NEBRASKA NEWS ARCHIVE
[North Platte Post] Pony Express Re-Ride to Gallop Through Central Nebraska June 18–20
NORTH PLATTE, Neb – The thunder of hooves and history returns to Nebraska this month as the 2025 Pony Express National Re-Ride makes its way across the state June 18–20, retracing one of the most storied mail routes in American history. The annual 1,966-mile reenactment began in St. Joseph, Missouri, and will continue around the … Continued
[North Platte Bulletin] Pony Express re-ride to come through North Platte
The National Pony Express Re-Ride will be coming through North Platte on Thursday, June 19 around 3:30 p.m. at U.S. Hwy 83 and State Farm Road. The Pony Express National Re-Ride is an annual tribute to the legendary mail service of 1860–61. It will enter Nebraska on Wednesday, June 18, when the Wyoming division hands … Continued
[Gothenburg Leader] Pony Express Re-Ride to Stop in Gothenburg June 19
The Pony Express National Re-Ride, an annual tribute to the legendary mail service of 1860–1861, gallops into Nebraska on Wednesday, June 18, as the Wyoming Division hands off the mochila (the leather mail pouch) to the Nebraska Division at Lyman. This spirited reenactment, celebrating the daring young riders and historic trail, will carry the mail … Continued
[Allevents Kearney]
Pony Express Annual Re-Ride @Fort Kearny Public Welcome! Spectators are encouraged to attend the mochila exchanges, meet the riders, take photos, and engage with local Pony Express volunteers at each major stop. Please note that times are approximate; follow the ride live via GPS tracking at https://nationalponyexpress.org/re-ride/follow-the-ride/ Location is the approx exchange location #PonyExpressReRide2025 Read … Continued
[Clay County News] Pony Express annual re-ride gallops across Nebraska, stopping near Oak June 20
The Pony Express National Re-Ride, an annual tribute to the legendary mail service of 1860–1861, gallops into Nebraska Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as the Wyoming Division hands off the mochila (the leather mail pouch) to the Nebraska Division at Lyman. This spirited reenactment, celebrating the daring young riders and historic trail, will carry the mail … Continued
[KGFW] Pony Express Annual Re-Ride Gallops Across Nebraska, June 18 – 20
POLLOCK PINES, CA — The Pony Express National Re-Ride, an annual tribute to the legendary mail service of 1860–61, begins on June 18 when the Wyoming Division hands off the mochila (the leather mail pouch) to the Nebraska Division at Lyman. This reenactment, celebrating the daring young riders and historic trail, will carry the mail … Continued
[ChadonRadio] Pony Express Annual Re-Ride Gallops Across Nebraska, June 18 – 20
Pollock Pines, CA – May 20, 2025 — The Pony Express National Re-Ride, an annual tribute to the legendary mail service of 1860–1861, gallops into Nebraska on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as the Wyoming Division hands off the mochila (the leather mail pouch) to the Nebraska Division at Lyman, NE. This spirited reenactment, celebrating the daring young riders and historic trail, will carry … Continued
[Chadron Radio] Pony Express Annual Re-Ride Gallops Across Nebraska, June 18 – 20
National Pony Express Association Pollock Pines, CA – May 20, 2025 — The Pony Express National Re-Ride, an annual tribute to the legendary mail service of 1860–1861, gallops into Nebraska on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as the Wyoming Division hands off the mochila (the leather mail pouch) to the Nebraska Division at Lyman, NE. This spirited reenactment, celebrating the daring young riders and … Continued
Gothenburg Leader — Gothenburg’s Biggest Tourist Attraction Now Open
The Pony Express Station Museum is opening for the season today, April 3, exactly 165 years to the day of the first run of the Pony Express. The non-profit organization is committed to improving our museum and it’s displays to enhance your experience each and every year. If it’s been a while since you’ve been … Continued
Minden Courier — American Confetti The Pony Express: A Legendary Chapter in American History
The Pony Express is often romanticized as a symbol of the Old West, representing a daring and adventurous era in American history. Though its operation spanned only a short period, its impact on communication across the United States was significant. In 1859, Senator William Gwin of California had an inspiration. Read More…..